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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan fabric with frayed edges and chipped corners. Fabric features a repeating pattern consisting of birds and flowers. The birds have long necks and tails, are multi-colored. Some have a hat or crest on their heads. The flowers are orange and green. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 534 px
Museum record:
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